In this article, I will list five of the most common data backup mistakes that could derail your startup and how to fix them fast. Mistake 1: Taking cloud storage as backupOne of the biggest misconceptions is taking data sync on cloud storage as an auto backup mechanism. Solution: It is more cost-effective to choose a professional backup solution because it can:Manage the backup versions on different time points easily. Whenever the backup devices are lost, stolen, or the cloud data center for the backup is invaded by hackers, a data breach occurs. With the elapse of time, the physical devices storing the backup data will deteriorate, causing data corruption.